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SIXT USA Announces New Car Rental Branch at Kansas City International Airport

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024
Automotive, General Automotive, Air, Transport, Other Automotive, Manufacturing, Other Travel, Transportation, Vacation, Travel, MCI, City, Kansas City International Airport, City manager, Kona International Airport, Government, Airport, Multimedia, SUV, Car rental

SIXT USA, a subsidiary of Sixt SE – a global leader in premium mobility services – announces the opening of its newest U.S. car rental branch at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Kansas City, Missouri.

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  • SIXT USA, a subsidiary of Sixt SE – a global leader in premium mobility services – announces the opening of its newest U.S. car rental branch at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • Car rental reservations can be made now at SIXT.com or via the SIXT app .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422593876/en/
    Kansas City International Airport Deputy Director of Properties and Commercial Development Pete Fullerton (third from left) joined SIXT North America President Tom Kennedy (fifth from left) along with SIXT team members for a ribbon cutting at SIXT’s new Kansas City International Airport branch.
  • We are excited to bring our premium fleet and service to customers in this dynamic and growing region who value a premium car rental experience at an affordable price.”
    Brian Platt, City Manager, City of Kansas City: “SIXT's arrival at Kansas City International Airport clearly shows our city's economic strength and growing reputation as a Midwest hub.

UNITE HERE Local 11: Workers at Aimbridge-Operated SaMo Hotel Submit Letter to City Attorney, Calling for Investigation Into Hotels’ Compliance With Panic Button Law Following Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

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Vendredi, avril 19, 2024
Legal, Labor, Other Retail, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, State, Local, Lodging, Retail, Other Policy Issues, Travel, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton by Hilton, City, Safety, Woman, UNITE, Aimbridge Hospitality, Workplace, LAX, University, Restaurant, Panic, DoubleTree, Verbal abuse, Airport, Lieutenant, Human, Letter, Hotel

In particular, the letter alleges that the hotel regularly does not provide panic buttons to housekeepers, and that the hotel may not have provided sufficient training or other notice of workers' rights required by the Ordinance.

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  • In particular, the letter alleges that the hotel regularly does not provide panic buttons to housekeepers, and that the hotel may not have provided sufficient training or other notice of workers' rights required by the Ordinance.
  • A primary purpose of this ordinance is to help protect workers from sexual assault in the workplace.
  • Moreover, it does not appear the company completed an investigation of the workers’ complaints prior to denying that any wrongdoing took place.
  • Workers across 35 hotels have successfully ratified their historic union contracts at other Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt properties across Southern California.

 Delta Air Lines Selects T-Mobile as Preferred Mobility Partner

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Jeudi, avril 18, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Hispanic, Transportation, Aerospace, Travel, Manufacturing, Consumer, Air, 5G, Transport, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Aircraft, Weather, Customer experience, Partnership, Delta Air Lines, TMUS, SVP, Tablet, Airport, Multimedia, T-Mobile, Airline

Today, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) announced it has named T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) as its preferred mobility partner, uniting America’s most awarded airline with America’s most awarded 5G network .

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  • Today, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) announced it has named T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) as its preferred mobility partner, uniting America’s most awarded airline with America’s most awarded 5G network .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240414675948/en/
    Delta Air Lines Selects T-Mobile as Preferred Mobility Partner (Photo: Business Wire)
    Delta is consistently recognized for excellence in everything from customer experience to operational performance.
  • It’s all because Delta continually pushes the limits to enhance the travel experience for its millions of customers.
  • "Connecting the world also means harnessing world-class connectivity,” said Ranjan Goswami, SVP of Customer Experience Design, Delta Air Lines.

Baron & Budd Obtains Settlement With Tyco Fire Products in PFAS Water Contamination Litigation

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Vendredi, avril 12, 2024
Professional Services, Utilities, Environment, Legal, Energy, Environmental Health, Class Action Lawsuit, Foam, AFFF, PFAS, Cancer, EPA, Drinking water, Fire, The Honourable, MDL, Water, Baron & Budd, P.C., Groundwater, District court, Court, Multidistrict litigation, Baron, Airport, Environmental protection, Natural Resources

Today, Baron & Budd announced that a $750 million settlement agreement has been reached with Tyco Fire Products to resolve PFAS-related drinking water contamination claims in the nationwide Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2873).

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  • Today, Baron & Budd announced that a $750 million settlement agreement has been reached with Tyco Fire Products to resolve PFAS-related drinking water contamination claims in the nationwide Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2873).
  • The settlement will provide funds to public water systems in the U.S. that tested and found PFAS at any level on or before May 15, 2024.
  • This agreement comes on the heels of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of the strict federal drinking water standards that will regulate PFAS levels in public water supplies.
  • The PFAS chemicals in AFFF are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they do not easily break down and they are extremely water soluble, meaning they spread quickly in water.

AECOM to provide enhanced support to clients in response to U.S. EPA’s latest PFAS regulatory compliance requirements

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Jeudi, avril 11, 2024
Other Energy, Professional Services, Utilities, Other Natural Resources, Sustainability, Energy, Natural Resources, Environment, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Building Systems, Consulting, PFAS, EPA, Drinking water, ACM, Water, Airport, Private sector, Cosmetics

AECOM boasts one of the world’s largest PFAS technical teams and is a global leader in emerging contaminant services, consistently ranked as one of the top environmental and water consulting firms.

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  • AECOM boasts one of the world’s largest PFAS technical teams and is a global leader in emerging contaminant services, consistently ranked as one of the top environmental and water consulting firms.
  • “EPA’s latest standards are a bold step toward protecting individuals from the health impacts of these prevalent compounds,” said Beverley Stinson, chief executive of AECOM’s global Water business.
  • The technology utilizes an innovative electrochemical oxidation process to sustainably and economically destroy PFAS mass in contaminated liquids.
  • To learn more about the Company’s holistic PFAS service offerings and case studies of successful client outcomes, click here .

UNITE HERE LOCAL 11 ON STRIKE: Workers at Aimbridge-Operated Hotels Launch Week of Action Following Company’s Response to Women’s Allegations of Sexual Harassment

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Vendredi, avril 12, 2024
Professional Services, Consumer, Lodging, State, Local, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Travel, Construction & Property, Advocacy Group Opinion, Labor, Legal, Women, Human Resources, Public Policy, Government, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton by Hilton, Woman, UNITE, Aimbridge Hospitality, LAX, University, Restaurant, DoubleTree, Verbal abuse, Airport, Lieutenant, Human, Hotel

Through strikes and an “occupy” action near LAX, Aimbridge workers are seeking to send a message that Aimbridge’s response to sexual harassment allegations will not suffice and that they want respect and a fair contract.

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  • Through strikes and an “occupy” action near LAX, Aimbridge workers are seeking to send a message that Aimbridge’s response to sexual harassment allegations will not suffice and that they want respect and a fair contract.
  • Earlier this year, workers launched a boycott of the controversial hotel operator, which they have dubbed " Shamebridge ."
  • The workers’ union, UNITE HERE Local 11, has also pressed the company to adopt a series of specific collective bargaining proposals to address and prevent the sexual harassment of its members at Aimbridge-operated hotels.
  • Workers across 35 hotels have successfully ratified their historic union contracts at other Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt properties across Southern California.

CedarCreek Systems Advances in Legal Battle Against BirchStreet Systems Over Reseller Agreement Breach

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Jeudi, avril 11, 2024
Legal, Software, Finance, Tourist Attractions, Internet, Accounting, Electronic Commerce, Professional Services, Data Management, Casino, Gaming, Technology, Entertainment, Fintech, Vacation, Other Travel, Transportation, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Restaurant, Baltusrol Golf Club, Olympic Club, Partnership, Good faith, Procurement, Failure, Airport, Marketing, Season, Superior court, Payment, Aramark, Lease

The case centers on a breach of their reseller agreement by BirchStreet, the market leader in P2P software for the hospitality industry.

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  • The case centers on a breach of their reseller agreement by BirchStreet, the market leader in P2P software for the hospitality industry.
  • The ruling specifically highlighted CedarCreek’s allegation that BirchStreet unilaterally increased the price of scanners sold to CedarCreek by 35% in violation of negotiated pricing set forth in the reseller agreement.
  • The judge noted that the agreement specifically stated that such changes “will be accepted only by mutual agreement in writing.”
    CedarCreek’s complaint claims the following causes of action:
    Breach of Written Reseller Agreement: BirchStreet breached the reseller agreement by failing to perform its obligations under the agreement.
  • CedarCreek clients served through its partnership with BirchStreet include Congressional Country Club, Baltusrol Golf Club, The Olympic Club, Kemper Sports, and Troon Golf.

Orange County CBD Lands in UK Airports: A Game-Changer for Travel Wellness?

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024
Cannabis, Food, Beverage, Vitamins, Supplements, Women, Retail, Air, Transport, Men, Convenience Store, Consumer, Alternative Medicine, Natural Resources, Health, Other Travel, Transportation, Public Transport, Specialty, Travel, Relaxation, News, Heathrow Airport, WHSmith, EG Group, Partnership, Life, History, Airport, SPAR, Diving, Multimedia, Name, ASDA

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240410042137/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240410042137/en/
    Orange County end-of-aisle display Heathrow Airport (Photo: Business Wire)
    WHSmith isn't just any store.
  • By stocking CBD gummies, WHSmith is showing off the UK's progressive side, welcoming wellness, and relaxation into the often-stressful world of travel.
  • This team-up between Orange County CBD and WHSmith is a big step towards making CBD as normal and accepted as grabbing a vitamin gummy in the morning.
  • Leading the pack in the CBD world, Orange County CBD is all about premium, innovative products that make life just a bit brighter.

Fräsch Launches FAZR, a Linear Acoustic Ceiling Solution

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024
A+D, Acoustics, Airport, Science, PET

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fräsch, a Catalyst Acoustics Group company specializing in innovative acoustical design and sustainable solutions, presents FAZR, a new acoustic ceiling product inspired by the linear appearance of phasers (same pronunciation) from classic works of science fiction. FAZR consists of 9mm PET dovetail channels that clip onto the standard Rockfon® Symmetrical carrier system, mimicking the linear metal ceiling look but with all the benefits of acoustical PET felt including easy installation, cost savings, and enhanced environmental attributes.

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  • GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fräsch , a Catalyst Acoustics Group company specializing in innovative acoustical design and sustainable solutions, presents FAZR , a new acoustic ceiling product inspired by the linear appearance of phasers (same pronunciation) from classic works of science fiction.
  • We're excited to deliver another acoustic solution to the market that checks all the boxes when it comes to benefits offered by PET while also integrating the trusted Rockfon® system.
  • - Gary Nightingale, Fräsch founder and president
    FAZR's patent-pending design locks PET slats into the double-hooked Rockfon® carrier for secure, stable, and impact-proof ceiling coverage.
  • The convenient above-plenum accessibility offered by FAZR's removable individual slats makes this a dynamic ceiling solution.

Alaska Airlines expands presence in Southern California with new routes and increased service to popular West Coast destinations

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024
San Diego International Airport, International airport, Travel, Mileage, Partnership, LAX, Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles World Airports, Alaska Airlines, Growth, Airline

SEATTLE, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is expanding service at two of its major hubs in Southern California with new routes and additional capacity to popular West Coast destinations as part of the carrier's ongoing commitment to growth in the state.

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  • SEATTLE, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is expanding service at two of its major hubs in Southern California with new routes and additional capacity to popular West Coast destinations as part of the carrier's ongoing commitment to growth in the state.
  • As the only airline based on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines is committed to growth in Southern California
    Starting this fall, we're adding our 39th nonstop destination from San Diego with service to Las Vegas.
  • We're also starting new service between Los Angeles and Pasco, as well as bringing back guest favorite Los Angeles to Reno.
  • Guests can now book these new, nonstop routes on alaskaair.com with service beginning Oct. 1, 2024.